After living in Opelika since he was born, Joey Motley said it’s time for him to enter the political arena and run for office to serve his hometown.
Motley, a 51-year-old business manager, has announced his intentions to run for the Ward 3 seat on the Opelika City Council. The seat is currently held by City Council President Jerry Teel, who has said he will not run for re-election in August.
Motley worked for WestPoint Stevens as a plant manager in Opelika and Valley for 34 years before becoming a business manager at H & W Motors in Opelika.
“I think we all have gifts,” Motley said. “I think leadership is one of mine, and I think I need to use it.”
The Opelika native said he likes the current direction the city is going in terms of its economic development and growth. He also wants the success of the Opelika School System to continue.
Motley said his years of experience as a plant manager at WestPoint Stevens will provide him insight into how industries depend on the city and work with the city.
He said he wants to make sure the city has the proper infrastructure, which includes its roadways and utilities, to support future and continued economic
development.
Joey Motley served on U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers’ manufacturing advisory committee in 2006 and 2007. He and his wife, Dinah, have two sons, Matthew, 23, and Michael, 19.
Motley said he has more time to devote to serving in a public office since his two sons are grown. He said this stage in his life presents an opportunity for him to “step in and do his part” for the city.
bharvey@oanow.com | 737-2546
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